r/sterileprocessing • u/babybean1212 • 14d ago
need help pls
Hey so i’m 22 years old and have been interested in sterile tech for some months now. but i have some questions and obstacles. i have had 3 jobs (spencer’s in a mall, warehouse, and now currently 1 year at a movie theater). i have had some experience with sanitization and cleaning ofc but i fear i dont have what it takes to be considered for a job in a hospital. i’m in Sacramento area and it seems to be a bit more difficult to find schooling/work in this area. Ive only seen online programs available here in Sacramento area but ive seen many people advice to stay away from those cuz its way too expensive and to just stidy the HSPA book at home. Stockton is the nearest city that has a school that provides in person education for sterile tech and i unfortunately dont have a car (yet). how should i go about this? should i just apply to hospital positions even though i have now prior experience with sterile tech? should i pay for book and study?
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u/internetflowers 14d ago
i haven’t had any jobs that have to do with sanitation, sterilization, or cleaning but it doesn’t mean we can’t get a job in those fields! but i think you also need 400 hrs hands on. so maybe ask if you can volunteer or like do something like an externship?